Harry Styles to Shine at BRIT Awards 2026: Manchester's Co-op Live Await His Debut Performance
The upcoming BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will feature a performance by the renowned artist Harry Styles at Manchester's Co-op Live. This will mark his live TV performance debut of music from his latest album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Harry joins Olivia Dean as the second performer announced for the show, which will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX on Saturday, February 28th. The event will be hosted by Jack Whitehall, and winners will receive the iconic BRITs trophy designed by Matthew Williamson, inspired by Manchester.
Harry Styles' return to The BRIT Awards stage comes three years after his last performance in 2023, where he won four awards for his album 'Harry's House.' His upcoming performance precedes the release of his fourth album, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY, set to be released on March 6th, 2026. The first single from the album, Aperture, was recently released, along with news of a seven-city residency spanning 50 dates across various locations.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live on February 28th. The nominations for this year's awards were recently announced, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading with five nominations each. Sam Fender follows closely with four nominations. Notable British artists like Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, and Ed Sheeran are also up for awards, alongside international artists like Taylor Swift and HAIM. Pulp received their first nomination since 1996.
The nominations also include Hollywood representation, with Cynthia Erivo and KPop Demon Hunter's 'Golden' from HUNTR/X – EJAE / Audrey Nuna / REI AMi. The BRITs Critics' Choice award was won by Scottish singer/songwriter Jacob Alon, with Rose Gray and SIENNA SPIRO also on the shortlist. The BRITs Fringe program in Manchester will celebrate the city's musical heritage and the future of UK music.